Mangshu·Taotang Hill｜An Aesthetic Island Floating on Erhai Lake

Having been to Dali countless times and stayed at many guesthouses by Erhai Lake, this time I was truly struck by Mangshu·Taotang Hill Seaview Hotel (Dali Erhai Branch)‼️ It’s not just a guesthouse, but more like an aesthetic island floating on Erhai Lake, as if stepped out from ancient texts🌊 —— ✨ Key Highlights at a Glance: · Meaningful Name: Derived from a sacred mountain in the Classic of Mountains and Seas, with guest rooms named after exotic flowers and plants, full of cultural vibes · Stunning Design: A fusion of wabi-sabi and Bai ethnic elements, mainly using wood, stone, and pottery, every corner looks like an art painting🖼️ · Unbeatable Views: Some rooms feature 180° unobstructed floor-to-ceiling windows, lying down to watch Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake, truly waterfront · Home-like Service: Dedicated butlers, free afternoon tea☕️, goodnight sweet soup, details warm enough to bring tears · Top-notch Facilities: Dyson hairdryers, Marshall speakers, King Koil mattresses, quality visible to the naked eye —— 1️⃣ Design takes wabi-sabi aesthetics to the extreme Rustic wood, rough stone, and warm pottery combined with modern minimalist lines create a sense of retreat tracing back to ancient origins; light and shadow flow through the space, and time seems to slow down here✨ 2️⃣ Lie back and frame Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake through 180° floor-to-ceiling windows: The guesthouse is located in Dajianpang Village, Shuanglang Town, nestled in a quiet bay of Erhai Lake, like entering a paradise. The most stunning feature has to be the sea view rooms‼️ Highly recommend the “Ruomu” or “Shatang” sea view room types🏡, with huge floor-to-ceiling windows turning Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake into a giant dynamic mural in your room; in the morning, wake up to the shimmering “sea”; at dusk, watch the pink-purple sunset unfold right before your eyes; the bathtub🛁 is often set by the window, allowing you to soak while enjoying the beautiful scenery, every photo looks like a masterpiece🎞️ 3️⃣ Butler service that pampers you to the extreme: The service here is so good it made me feel like a “useless person”😂. From booking, a butler contacts you and arranges pick-up and drop-off (paid); upon arrival, you don’t have to carry your luggage🧳 at all 4️⃣ All meals are clearly arranged: · Exquisite afternoon tea: Delivered daily to your room or public area, enjoy it facing Erhai Lake, full of comfort · Nutritious breakfast: Chinese and Western buffet, don’t miss the special Yunnan rice noodles🍜 · Goodnight sweet soup: A warm bowl of white fungus soup or milk before bed instantly soothes travel fatigue 5️⃣ High-quality facilities and perfect photo spots: · Rooftop tile house platform: Wide views, an excellent spot for shooting Erhai Lake and architecture📷 · Lakeside floor-to-ceiling windows: Backlit shots before sunset, instantly capturing romantic silhouettes💕 · Chinese courtyard and spiral staircase: Intersecting geometric light and shadow, full of wabi-sabi atmosphere —— 💡 Check-in Tips: · Better value in the off-season; popular sea view rooms are recommended to be booked in advance🔔 · The guesthouse is near Shuanglang Ancient Town, convenient for outings and shopping · Dali has strong UV rays and large temperature differences between day and night, prepare for sun protection and warmth If you come to Dali and want a place to truly immerse yourself in mountains and sea, enjoy tranquility and high-quality service, Mangshu·Taotang Hill will definitely make your trip worthwhile; here, freedom has no direction, but Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake are your homecoming🍃